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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a clot of daisies occupied one corner of the flower bed
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as in clumps
a small uneven mass
clots of dirt that were flung up by the horses' hooves
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as in morons
British
a stupid person
was of the opinion that most of the people running for parliament were clots
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as in blocks
to prevent passage through by filling with something
phone lines clotted by Internet traffic
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as in gels
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
scabs form over cuts when your blood starts to clot
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Recent Examples of clots
Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The role of vitamin K is so crucial that researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1943 for their discovery of its ability to form clots and stop bleeding in babies.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
It is treated with beta blockers and blood-thinning medicine to reduce risks of clots and other flareups.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Bleeding through a tampon or pad in less than 1 hour, passing large clots, or requiring blood transfusions should prompt discussion with your gynecologist or primary care physician, ACOG advises.
—Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
This causes red blood cells to break down, leading to anemia and clots in the blood vessels.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
These clots can be life-threatening and cause as many as 100,000 deaths each year, but prompt diagnosis and treatment greatly improve survival.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
The role of vitamin K is so crucial that researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1943 for their discovery of its ability to form clots and stop bleeding in babies.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The role of vitamin K is so crucial that researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1943 for their discovery of its ability to form clots and stop bleeding in babies.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
It is treated with beta blockers and blood-thinning medicine to reduce risks of clots and other flareups.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Bleeding through a tampon or pad in less than 1 hour, passing large clots, or requiring blood transfusions should prompt discussion with your gynecologist or primary care physician, ACOG advises.
—Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
This causes red blood cells to break down, leading to anemia and clots in the blood vessels.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
These clots can be life-threatening and cause as many as 100,000 deaths each year, but prompt diagnosis and treatment greatly improve survival.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clots
Noun
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This fast-growing shrub got its name from the shape of its colorful flowers, which grow as dense spikes or round clusters in red, pink, yellow, or white that attract hummingbirds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Spread to Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, and Uganda plus clusters of unexplained deaths suggest a far larger outbreak than reported and raise fresh alarms over funding, supplies and regional preparedness.—
Chinedu Asadu,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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But in the dark, Yara was just trying their best not to trip over young clumps of prickly pear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Sunspots are cooler, darker regions of the sun’s surface that form when clumps of its magnetic field well up from deep within the sun.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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There are complicated brain-chemistry factors involved that have to do with testosterone, and dopaminergic systems, and kappa-opioid receptors, all of which seem to add up to a Jim Gaffigan joke about how men are morons compared with their wives.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
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Anthropic's Claude Cowork sits on the other end of the spectrum and blocks autonomous purchases at the policy level.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Jacques blocks them from entering the room, saying that Gil needs her rest.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Both the Electric Skillet and Slow Cooker are 6-quart, family-sized workhorses designed for big batches, meal prep or feeding a crowd.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Instead, work in batches as needed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Maybe a whole roast chicken appeared, or its meat was folded into a gooey casserole with a few peas and carrot chunks.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Aim for at least an hour of daily activity, even if it’s broken up into shorter chunks throughout the day, Drake recommended.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
12 May 2026
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All of those are better options than a public rest stop where a bunch of other idiots are just trying to stretch their legs and empty their bladders.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Freedom from screech No one wants to sit near idiots who just want to scream about their love of their team and provoke fans into fights, like the one Monday between Yankees and Rangers fans at Globe Life Field.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
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“Clots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clots. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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